Construction management is a diverse discipline focused on the coordination, planning, and delivery of projects that compose the world's built environment. The major classifications of construction differ markedly from one another: residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure, as well as specialties such as electrical, mechanical, framing, excavation, and roofing. Construction managements' technical and business aspects make it an interesting and gratifying field of study.
Construction management is a diverse discipline focused on the coordination, planning, and delivery of projects that compose the world's built environment. The major classifications of construction differ markedly from one another: residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure, as well as specialties such as electrical, mechanical, framing, excavation, and roofing. Construction managements’ technical and business aspects make it an interesting and gratifying field of study.
Construction management is a diverse discipline focused on the coordination, planning, and delivery of projects that compose the world's built environment. The major classifications of construction differ markedly from one another: residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure, as well as specialties such as electrical, mechanical, framing, excavation, and roofing. Construction managements’ technical and business aspects make it an interesting and gratifying field of study.
Suggested First- and Second-Year Courses: M E 123; PHYS 114, PHYS 115, PHYS 117, and PHYS 118; 5 credits of economics; ENGL 131, ENGL 281; ESS 101; MATH 112 or MATH 124; ACCTG 215 and ACCTG 225, CM 250, COM 220, MGMT 200, QMETH 201; chemistry or environmental-science courses.
Admission is for autumn only, is capacity constrained, and is divided into three groups: Freshmen Direct (FA), Early Admission (EA), and Upper-Division Admission (UA). Consult department website for more information.
Freshman Direct Admission (FA)
The department enrolls a small number of students each year directly out of high school, prior to their completion of any university-level prerequisites. Freshman applicants to the University listing construction management as their intended major are automatically considered. Admission is offered to students with exceptionally competitive academic records, including but not limited to high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Freshman Direct students work with the construction management adviser to plan their first two years of coursework before beginning the standard curriculum. Such students are eligible to join the construction management student organizations, apply for scholarships, and participate in student competitions.
Students admitted under the Freshman Direct Admission program must complete all prerequisite course requirements listed under Upper-Division Admission as well as all major requirements to earn their degrees.
Early Admission (EA)
Students may also apply to the department in spring of their freshman year to enter as part of the Early Admission (EA) group in their sophomore year. This admission path is open to students who began their studies through UW as freshmen, have been enrolled no more than three quarters, and have completed at least 27 credits through UW (25 of the 27 UW credits must be numerically graded). Courses completed prior to applying must include: MATH 112 (or MATH 124 or Q SCI 291), PHYS 114 and PHYS 117 (or PHYS 121), and ECON 200. Other courses from the list of upper-division prerequisites may be taken to complete the minimum 27 credits.
Application deadline for Early Admission is April 1. Admission decisions are based on an applicant's academic performance and potential, extent and quality of relevant experience, apparent attitude, and personal motivation. Completion of prerequisite requirements does not guarantee admission and all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the April 1 deadline.
Students admitted under the Early Admission program must complete all prerequisite course requirements listed under Upper-Division Admission as well as all major requirements in order to earn their degrees.
Upper-Division Admission (UA)
92 credits:
All students must make satisfactory academic progress in the major. Failure to do so results in probation, which can lead to dismissal from the major. For the complete continuation policy, contact the departmental adviser or refer to the department website.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is an intense business program with an in-depth focus on the construction industry. The BS provides a solid foundation for students entering the private and public sectors of the construction industry. The college also offers a Dual Degree-Bachelor of Arts with a major in Architectural Design and a BS in Construction Management. Students must first be admitted to the Architectural Design major.
For requirements of the dual-degree program in architectural design and construction management, refer to the Architecture catalog page.
The Construction Management minor is designed for students interested in professions related to the construction industry. The minor offers an academic foundation to be successful in careers in the construction industry.
Minimum 27-30 credits
Student Outcomes and Opportunities
Contact department for requirements.
42 credits
42 credits